Franklin County property record for 211 Brown St, Alexander, IA 50420
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 050535600700 |
| Primary APN | 050535600700 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 475 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,560 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 211 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ALEXANDER |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50420-8059 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HELDBERG'S S 60'OF N (SEQ:1), 170' OUTLOT 1 & SD N (SEQ:2), 60' OF S 357' OF W (SEQ:3), 111.9' OF BLK 4 (SEQ:4) CON-2021-1832 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 360300 |
211 Brown St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Franklin County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 BROWN ST, ALEXANDER, IA 50420-8059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Corporate Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211832 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0020211832 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Contract Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN IA |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 211 BROWN ST, ALEXANDER, IA 50420-8059 |
| Document Number | 0020211832 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211832 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 211 BROWN ST, ALEXANDER, IA 50420-8059 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 211 Brown St was $486.
Source: Franklin County assessment roll, as of October 7, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Municipality | Alexander City |
| County | Franklin County |
| Unified School District | CAL Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $486.00 | $28,700 Land $3,000 Building $25,700 | $28,700 Land $3,000 Building $25,700 |
| 2024 | $486.00 | ||
| 2023 | $37,800 Land $3,000 Building $34,800 | $37,800 Land $3,000 Building $34,800 | |
| 2022 | $588.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 211 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 211 Brown St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 71% of Iowa |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Router12 Networks Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Nextlink Fixed Wireless | 800 / 400 |
| GigFire Fixed Wireless | 150 / 130 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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